Throughout the year, pupils will be exploring and developing a range of mathematical skills and applications. This will include number, algebra,shape and space and handling data. Pupils will develop their problem solving skills by applying their knowledge of mathematical concepts to questions based on real life situations.
Topics Covered
Term 1 / Term 2 / Term 3
- Multiplicative reasoning
- Similarity and congruence in 2D
- Statistics and questionnaires
- Equations
- Inequalities
- Sequences
- Quadratic equations: expanding and factorising
- Fractions
- Fractions and reciprocals
- Indices and standard form
- Vectors
- Rearranging equations, graphs of cubic and reciprocal functions and simultaneous equations
- Perimeter and area
- 3D forms and volume
- Expressions and substitution into formulae
- Circles, cylinders, cones and spheres
- Straight-line graphs
- Plans, elevations and nets
- Constructions, loci and bearings
- Transformations I: rotations and translations
- Transformations II: reflections and enlargements
- Ratio
- Proportion
- Probability I
- Probability II
Assessment/Exams Information
October / February / June
2 exam papers externally assessed / 2 exam papers externally assessed / 2 exam papers externally assessed
Cross curricular
Literacy :
- Constructing algebraic expressions and equations.
- Read problem solving questions with care and understanding.
- Constructing sentences to visualise 3D shapes.
- Correct spelling of 2D and 3D shape names.
- Constructing sentences to describe transformations.
- Correct use and understanding of words describing probability.
Numeracy :
- Use ratio and proportion.
- Convert between different units of measurements.
- Write the next terms of a sequence and find the nth term.
- Solve linear equations.
- Introducing the use of letters to replace numbers and the rules used.
- Use rulers, protractors and compasses in construction.
- Concert between fractions, decimals and percentages.
- Know how to calculate area and perimeter of a number of different shapes.
- Using and understanding the different types of numbers (even, odd, prime, square, cube…)
- Reflect, rotate, translate and enlarge 2D shapes.
PSHCE :
- Discuss the effects of different types of data have on society.
- Linking measurements to real life.
- Real life questions looking at proportional reasoning.
- Being able to work as a team when visualising.
- Linking area and perimeter to real life questions.
- Working together to solve real life problems.
Homework
Homework issued weekly. Homework consisting of exam based questions, consolidation and extended learning. Online homework via My Maths or Maths Watch can be used where appropriate.
Additional Support:
Pupils will be given regular tests. Intervention sessions will then be set up according to GAP analysis from formal end of term exams.
Extra-curricular/Enrichment:
Intervention groups after school on Mondaysrun every week.
Help is available to students at lunch time should they need help with their homework or exam papers.